Baseball Mom Heather Murphy Passed Away, Leaving Behind Her Husband Chad Mountcastle and Two Children, Alayna and Grayson Gadzicki
A beautiful soul taken too soon by cancer.
September 11, 2026
This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 11, 2026
Heather Murphy, 47, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, after a brave and determined battle with cancer.
She was surrounded by her loved ones in her hometown, Royersford, Pennsylvania.
Heather Murphy Lived Every Moment For Her Family!
Born on December 29, 1977, Heather was the daughter of Linda Krasley and the late Lawrence E. Murphy.
She was married to Chad Mountcastle, and they had two children together.
1996 Spring-Ford High School graduate, Heather, worked at the Spring-Ford Country Club for over 25 years.
Beyond work, she loved camping, reading, traveling, and spending time at the beach.
She was known as a “baseball mom” due to her support for her children, Alayna and Grayson Gadzicki, during their sports and school activities.
Her family and friends often spoke of how she worked tirelessly to give them everything they needed.
In 2026, to help support Heather Murphy during her courageous battle with cancer, a was organized under the banner “Support the Gadzicki/Murphy Family.”
The community came together for a Beef & Beer Benefit held on Saturday, September 28, 2026, from 5:00 to 10:00 PM at the Lower Frederick Fire Company.
Tickets were priced at $40, and attendees were encouraged to share the event widely with family and friends.
Her passing has left a void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the wider community.
Moreover, her family, including her mother Linda, sisters Melissa and Shilyn, step-sisters Blair and Kelley, and many others, is mourning her loss.
about Heather Murphy’s passing, saying:
baseball friends and family,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of one of our friends and amazing baseball mom, Heather Murphy.
As her family navigates this unimaginable grief, our baseball team and the CP community is coming together to offer support in any way we can. If you are able and feel moved to give, any amount—no matter how small—will make a meaningful difference.
You can donate via Venmo to @CP_11U_Black. All donations will be put towards gift cards to support Heather’s children.
Above all, please keep Heather’s family in your thoughts and prayers…
Moreover, she is warning the public about a fraudulent Venmo account that’s impersonating them, saying:
***we are not sending Venmo requests. If you get a request do not send money. There is a duplicate account. Some people are just 
Venmo was alerted
Heather Murphy’s visitation and memorial service will be held on Friday, September 12, at R. Strunk Funeral Home.
Similarly, the visitation will take place from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, followed immediately by a memorial service.
Additionally, the family requested that the to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in honor of Heather.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Heather Murphy’s family, friends, and well-wishers.
Rest in Peace, Beautiful Soul!
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